3 Series E46 316i (N45) SAL
Installation:
Clean sealing surface (1) and degrease thoroughly in area of
housing partition.
Apply a light coat of oil to running surface (2) of radial seal.
Screw special tool 11 9 232 with screws (special tool
11 9 234 ) to crankshaft.
Note:
Support sleeve (1) is supplied with radial seal (2).
When radial seal (2) is installed, only support sleeve (1) may be
used as a slip sleeve.
Radial seal (2) has a groove on both left and right sides.
Important!
After installation, the grooves must be filled with sealing
compound.
Important!
The following text describes installation and sealing between
the engine block and radial seal.
The engine block will not be leakproof at the outside of the
radial seal if you fail to comply with the individual work steps
and the work sequence.
RA Replacing front crankshaft radial seal (N40/N 42/N45/N46)
BMW AG - TIS
22.01.2013 07:39
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